When you leave, you leave and it’s a good idea to avoid broadcasting to every potential thief that all your valuables are sitting in an empty apartment. You’ll be posting pictures and statuses, no doubt, but it can help to turn your phone location off. Also, be careful with popular hashtags because robbers use those to pick out who’s where and what’s left vulnerable back home.

Bring a copy of your passport. Losing your papers would be a horror story.

Do your best to avoid carrying a purse. Try a fanny pack, neck wallet, ankle wallet or small book bag. It can be easy to misplace your purse, and it’s definitely a lot easier to steal. Having your valuables in something attached to your body minimizes the risk of things going south.

Thieves often target occupants with rooms on the first floor. Try to stay away from that by requesting a room on an upper level.

When you get to your destination, put the hotel number and local police station number in your phone. You should also key in the local taxi service, as well as all the phone numbers of the members of your group. 

Try to have a time plan. If you and your friends separate, designate a time and place to meet up if you can’t get ahold of each other. If you don’t meet at your spot, that’s when you can panic and try to figure out where your buddies are.

Don’t be Spiderman. This includes climbing on balconies, beach towers, up trees, just everything. You can get hurt and/or fined.

If you’re venturing out, make sure you’re wearing the right gear. If you’re hitting the beach, wear sandals or water shoes. Hiking boots do best when you’re on rocky terrain. Sun screen is always essential.

Be careful with it, but bring your student ID. Many clubs, attractions and stores give discounts to students, especially if they’re located in a college age-popular area.

Be careful with your money when it comes to food and drink. Don’t always rely on bars and restaurants to get you through. Buy your own snacks and whatnot from a local grocery store. Also, use discount cards and booklets often found in hotel lobbies. There’s nothing wrong with saving a little money.